WMware Fusion 11.5.3 OS Catalina 10.15.4

[Hacknetik]

Hi,

So I've always been using Virtualbox on my previous Mac with no issue at all besides a little laggy.

I bought a Mac 2 days ago, running Catalina 10.15.4. I thought why not try VMware Fusion since it's a new laptop and I haven't installed any virtualization software. I Downloaded the trial, installed Fusion, everything ran smooth. Proceeded to Installed the OS. I tried to boot and the only thing I see is a black screen.

I've read for hours here on the black screen issue. I can't make it work, the screen recording never showed up. I really want to try Fusion but it looks like I have to go back to Virtualbox :smileyconfused:

Thanks

[scott28tt]

Might be helpful to say which OS (and version) you are trying to install inside the VM, along with details on how you are attempting to install it.

[wila]

Hi,

You should not have to set the screen recording permissions for VMware Fusion 11.5.x, that's only required for earlier versions.

If you go to apple menu -> system preferences -> security & privacy

On the general tab page, do you see below "Allow apps downloaded" a request for the VMware application and extensions to be allowed?

If yes, then allow there.

If not, then it is best to re-install.

What I would try in your case is:

- drag the installed VMware Fusion from the applications folder to Trash

- install again.

If that still doesn't work, you can try removing the quarantine flags that invoke gatekeeper.

eg.

   xattr -l ~/Downloads/VMware-Fusion-11.5.0-14634996.dmg 
   xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine ~/Downloads/VMware-Fusion-11.5.0-14634996.dmg 

and do the reinstall dance again.

Hope this helps,

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Wil

[Hacknetik]

Kali Linux 2020.1 64bit, Debian 10.X 64 bit

Settings for the VM

2 core

10 000mb RAM

80gb Storage

I can run the Kali installer no problems but as soon as it's completed, I click to start the VM and then it's just a blank screen with a blinking underscore in the upper left corner.

[Hacknetik]

Thanks for your reply.

Unfortunately it's still not working after trying your method.

[wila]

Hi,

Did you ever see the VMware permission request in the security & privacy panel?

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Wil

[Hacknetik]

Hi,

I see it in:

Camera

Accessibility

Full Disk Access

Files And Folders

EDIT:

I don't see it in General: Apps downloaded from

[Hacknetik]

It's working now.

I uninstalled Fusion, reboot, installed again and now it's working.

Thank you for your help!